Self-Forgiveness in Recovery: Why You Can't Afford to Hate Yourself Sober
Self-forgiveness in addiction recovery is the work nobody markets — because nobody wants to buy it. In this solo episode, Anthony shares why shame is a stronger predictor of relapse than a deterrent, why guilt and shame are not the same emotion, and the 5-step practice he uses to forgive himself one day at a time.
After 7.5 years sober, Anthony relapsed in 2024. He came back January 12, 2025. This episode is about what kept him stuck on the way back — and what finally got him off the hook.
In this episode:
- Why "I'll just feel bad enough to never do it again" doesn't work
- Brené Brown's…
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